Overnight leader Chris Gotterup's tee shot lips out of a hole-in-one at the sixth hole at the Scottish Open.

Robert Macintyre still sits 10 behind leader Chris Gotterup, who holds a two-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard at 11 under after equalling the course record with a blistering 61

Former college star Chris Gotterup had a career day, tying the course record in the second round of the Scottish Open.

Gaining his PGA Tour card in 2023, Chris Gotterup went on to to secure his maiden title at the Myrtle Beach Classic a year later. On the bag then was AJ Montecinos, but since that victory he has made a change, now employing Brady Stockton as his caddie.

The third round of the Genesis Scottish Open is set to begin on Saturday, with Chris Gotterup holding a two-stroke lead heading into the weekend.

The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a

American Chris Gotterup charges to the top of the leaderboard by equalling the course record with a blistering 61 on day two of the Scottish Open.

RORY MCILROY ROARED into contention on the second day of a sun-drenched Scottish Open, carding a five-under 65 to catapult himself into a tie for sixth place. He trails clubhouse leader Chris Gotterup by four shots, however, with the American tying the course record with a stunning 61.